Millinery opening and local notices plucked from Jefferson paper
A Jefferson Texas community page notes Segal & Bramberts millinery opening on Wednesday October 10th. Dr R L Armistead returns after sickness. 28 stamp photos for 25c at Gillespie's Studio. Crow Drug Co advertises Medallion Souvenir free with purchases of 200 dollars or more. An Eastern district federal court session is announced for fall. Coal to arrive October 15th for winter stock. Obituary of Mrs Mary McGuffin to be printed next issue. Train incident near Excelsior Hotel referenced.
Prominent Brownsville Ladies Helped Forge Mexican Lace Boom
A 19th century social story highlights Mrs W H Mason and other Brownsville women as founders of a relief society aiding Mexicans. Their perfilado lace work, begun with modest funds, grew into a major industry valued at about $100,000 annually, aiding widows, orphans, and church debt relief.
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Holland
Mre
W. H Mason
Sid Society
Corpus Christi Caller
Brownsville
Faust
Irm
Sid
East
Wes
Ange
States
Villa Nueva
Queen Victoria
Great Britain
Double Wedding at Jefferson Baptist Parsonage Sept 23 1906
In Jefferson the Baptist parsonage hosted a double wedding on Sunday evening September 23 1906. N A Findley and Annie Rivers wed, along with H Findley and Ethel May Rivers. The officiant was Jo S Lewis pastor of First Baptist Church.
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Jefferson
Woodlawn
N. A. Findley
Annie Rivers
Lost of Paint and the Value of Durable Coats
The writer argues that labor time dominates painting cost and suggests using durable traditional white lead and linseed oil instead of modern paint. He contends the small price difference in paint is trivial compared to labor, so choosing longer lasting materials is wiser.
Memorial Rosy Crown Fades Over Confederate Lot
No monument stands at the Confederate memorial lot in Oakwood cemetery yet. A lingering crown of tube roses once hovered there, exhaling sweet incense in memory.
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Oakwood Cemetery
Rosenfeld & Co. to Open Millinery and Goods Sale
Poland Chinas and a sale announcement highlight Rosenfeld & Co. opening on Wednesday October 10 featuring millinery dress goods ready to wear mats and lace curtains. Local Labor recruiter Culberson arrives from Winnsboro to hire for the Katy railroad.
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Rosenfeld & Co
Notice to Jota Owners in Doug Lass Oklahoma
Parties owning Jota in Doug lass Oklahoma are asked to meet at Dr J A R Moselys office at 3 PM October 1. Please bring your lot and block numbers. This is important to you. G A Dauguerty
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Douglass
Okla
J A. R. Mosely
G. A. Dauguerty
Rev L A Burke Joins Meeting at Methodist Church
Rev L A Burke arrived in Winnsboro on Wednesday to assist Rev Anderson in the ongoing meeting at the Methodist church. Burke's friends welcomed him warmly.
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L. A. Burke
Winnsboro
Anderson
Methodist Church
Wanted Rough White Oak Staves From Lous Werner Co
Short length staves sought by Louis Werner Stave Co of Shreveport Louisiana. Highest prices paid and prompt payment offered. Write for specifications.
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Louis Werner Stave CO
Shrewport, la
Presbyterian Church Worship Notice
You are invited to worship at the Presbyterian church next Sabbath. Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m with preaching by Pastor Rives at 11 a m.
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Presbyterian Church
Come
Rives
San Francisco Calamity Book on Earthquakes and Disasters
A compact catalog blurb for a 500 plus page volume titled San Francisco Calamity detailing earthquakes fires volcanoes floods and other disasters worldwide. It highlights the open edition of over 500 pages and a price of $1.50.
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San Francisco
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Barbara Faitchie
Faitzi Scheff
Vesta Tilly
Josh Callaway
City
Segal & Brambert’s
R. L. Armistead
Gillespie
Jefferson, Texas
Crow Drue Co
Excelsior Hotel
Iron Bridge
J.S. Walker
Shi' Loh
Dallas News
J. M. Walker
Georgia
Stutz Bros
Jeff Benefield
Bryant
Crow Drug Company
U. 8
Federal Court For the Eastern District
Nex
Holiday RosEnreto & Co
Nonunion, Iota
Union Cumberland Presbyterian Church
U.S. A
P,.a. Turner
W. A. Dova
Avinger
Texas
Mary McGuffin
Jaynes
W. T Armistead Har
Gillispie
Hughes’ Shop
P. Eldridge
P.O. Box
Telephone
P. Evpriver
Collier
National Lead Company
Glark
Farlaen Dealers
Poland
J J. Gray
J R, Culberson
Katy Railroad
Secan & Brambert
H. Hanes
Polk Street
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